GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

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WordMeaning
executionerone who executes
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
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squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
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